Samsung Curved 65HU8500 Series (UA65HU8500 / UE65HU8500 / UN65HU8500)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of Samsung Curved 65HU8500 Series (UA65HU8500 / UE65HU8500 / UN65HU8500). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other TVs for all reviews. Reviewers really like the color and sound. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the reliability and remote control. There are some mixed opinions about the price.

image quality, usability, design, sound, color

size, remote control, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Samsung Curved 65HU8500 Series (UA65HU8500 / UE65HU8500 / UN65HU8500) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Samsung Curved 65HU8500 Series (UA65HU8500 / UE65HU8500 / UN65HU8500) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and sound. The design and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the remote control and reliability.

image quality, usability, design, sound, price

size, reliability, remote control

64% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Samsung UE65HU8500

‘Ooh, I really want a curved TV!' said nobody ever. But today I find myself testing one anyway, thanks to Samsung's conviction that the future of TV isn't flat. In fact, so sure is the Korean screen king that bent is best that it currently only offers...

Samsung UE65HU8500 review

Samsung UE65HU8500 review

Interestingly, the HU8500 adopts a modular design. As 4K standards are far from cast in stone, Samsung has coupled the screen to an external Smart Evolution One Connect tuner box. It's here that all sources connect, including aerial and twin satellite...

Overall, the HU8500 can be considered a head-turner of a TV. Although we are not entirely convinced by the value of the curve, we will concede it looks pretty cool. Picture performance is excellent, particularly with native 4K content streamed via...

Samsung UE65HU8500

Stunning 2D and 3D picture quality ; Extremely sophisticated smart TV system ; Future proof thanks to HDMI 2.0 ; Sets a new bar for TVs ; 1,000 less than last year's model ; Curve really works at this size

Presets for 3D not ideal ; Curve can cause reflection issues ; Input lag a smidgen higher than we'd like

To be honest, it’s kind of handy that the curve doesn’t strike us as an unmitigated disaster, since Samsung is so behind its curved technology that it’s only fitted its curved screens with its top-line panel and processing technology. If you’d rather...